Monthly Archives: June 2012

Gulf in the News – June 8, 2012

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Defense ties with Spain reviewed

Source: Arab News ( read full story)

Defense Minister Prince Salman held talks here yesterday with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Morenes on strengthening military cooperation between the two countries.

“I am very happy to visit Spain. It comes following your visit to Saudi Arabia last month in order to complete our discussions during the last meeting,” Prince Salman told the Spanish minister.

Prince Salman, who arrived here Wednesday at the head of a high-level delegation, expressed his hope that the meeting would have good results benefiting the two countries and their people.

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The Future Significance of the Gulf Cooperation Council

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By John Duke Anthony

DOWNLOAD “The Future Significance of the Gulf Cooperation Council” (.pdf)

The world today faces numerous challenges, including ongoing fallout from the international financial crises and instances of interstate conflict. Combined with the many changes affecting the regional and global balances of power these challenges raise questions about how power will be distributed in the coming two decades.

With this in mind, the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) held its 16th Annual Conference on “Global Strategic Developments: A Futuristic Vision” in Abu Dhabi in March 2011, and recently published the conference’s papers. Available from the ECSSR through the link provided below, the volume provides a professional and academic investigation of the global challenges that lie ahead.

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Gulf in the News – June 7, 2012

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GCC must mobilize resourcesto help Syrians: Prince Saud

Source: Arab News (read full story)

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Speaking at a meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council, Prince Saud called on GCC countries to “to use their resources to … enable the Syrian people to defend themselves against the murderous and destructive machine of the government.”

“The killing and torture of civilians has continued,” said the minister, adding that the GCC must find a “quick solution to this crisis.”

The prince denounced the regime’s oppressive practices against its people. “We have started losing hope in finding a solution for the Syria crisis within the framework of the UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan’s peace plan,” he said.

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The Arab Spring and the Dynamics of American Interests: Implications for U.S. Policies

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National Council Founding President and CEO Dr. John Duke Anthony spoke to the World Affairs Council-Washington, DC Summer Institute on International Affairs on “The Arab Spring and the Dynamics of American Interests: Implications for U.S. Policies” on June 27, 2011. The World Affairs Council-Washington, DC’s 2011 Summer Institute was focused on “The New Middle East? Power Shifts and Global Implications.” Dr. Anthony was introduced by Ms. Heidi Shoup, Executive Director of the World Affairs Council-Washington, DC.  A podcast and video from Dr. Anthony’s presentation are available below.